CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Remember that reinforcement, even when it is negative, always increases a behavior. In contrast, punishment always decreases a behavior. In positive punishment, you add an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pleasant consequences are reinforcers; they strengthen the behavior and make it more likely to occur in the future. Unpleasant consequences are punishers; they reduce the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.

Detailed explanation-3: -The use of positive reinforcement in changing behaviour is almost always more effective than using punishment. This is because positive reinforcement makes the person or animal feel better, helping create a positive relationship with the person providing the reinforcement.